Chaddy’s Sunday best

FOOTBALL:

CHADDY End overcame Failsworth Athletic in a high-scoring Manchester FA Sunday Cup tie.

The all D&J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League second-round clash went the way of the Jack Abbott Premier Division outfit courtesy of a 7-4 win.

Rife Range ‘A’, also from the top-flight, are through after a 3-1 victory at home to Sale. James Curley, Lee Mallett and Dominic Hallam got the goals.

In the same compeititon, Anglers Arms (David Giblin Division One) were beaten 6-0 at Moston Villa, while Division Three side Crompton Victoria lost 7-2 at NJ Wythenshawe.

In the Premier Division, Coppice United ‘A’ stretched their lead to six points after a 5-2 win at lowly Fitton Hill Rangers.

Tom Greally bagged four goals for Highfield United, who brushed aside Springhead Libs ‘A’ 6-1 in Division One.

Legends Bar, the leaders, edged out Famous King George ‘A’ 2-1 in a top-of-the-table clash, and Oldham GPO posted a 6-1 win over Northside.

Royton Athletic picked up a great point in Martin Buckley Division Two as they held high-flying Limeside Athletic to a goalless draw.

Rife Range ‘B’, in second place, also dropped points as they were beaten 2-1 by Westwood.

Callum Beckett and Matty Lill hit trebles for Carrion Crow in an emphatic 10-3 defeat of Old Grey Mare.

The top versus bottom fixture in Division Three ended all square as leaders Coppice United ‘B’ were held to a 2-2 draw by Junction Inn.